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Mission

Type of Tool: 
Website

The DOSA is dedicated to helping organizations develop new methods to identify organizational strengths and weaknesses, interpret highly valuable data generated by the process and to translate findings into action plans for meaningful change.  The DOSA tool builds capacity by bringing staff together in cross-functional, cross-hierarchical groups for open exchange. It identifies divergent viewpoints to foster growth.

Type of Organization: 
Non-profit / civil society organizations (CSOs)
Universalia IOA Model Classification: 
Capacity
Motivation
Charge: 
free
Size of Organisation: 
Small
Large
Type of Tool: 
Website

Cultural competence embraces the principles of equal access and non-discriminatory practices in service delivery. The CLCPA particularly concentrates on cultural competence of community health centers. The tool gives clear definitions and instructions.  It aims to (1) improve health care access and utilization, (2) enhance the quality of services within culturally diverse and underserved communities, and (3) promote cultural and linguistic competence as essential approaches in the elimination of health disparities.

Type of Organization: 
Non-profit / civil society organizations (CSOs)
Governmental agencies / departments / organizations
Universalia IOA Model Classification: 
Performance
Capacity
Environment
Motivation
All four areas (comprehensive tool)
Charge: 
free
Size of Organisation: 
Small
Large
Type of Tool: 
PDF

This self-assessment tool is comprehensive and evaluates the organization aspirations (mission and vision), strategy, organizational skills (including planning and fundraising for instance), human resources (board, staff, volunteers, etc.), systems and infrastructures, culture, etc.  This tool is found in appendix of the report on Effective Capacity Building in Nonprofit Organizations.  The full report is available at www.vppartners.org.

Type of Organization: 
Non-profit / civil society organizations (CSOs)
Universalia IOA Model Classification: 
Performance
Capacity
Motivation
Charge: 
free
Size of Organisation: 
Small
Large
Type of Tool: 
Website

This comprehensive offline assessment tool will help any non-profit assess its performance with regard to the following areas: mission and vision; strategic planning and evaluation; programming; community participation; advocacy/public relations; marketing; financial health and planning, monitoring and reporting; fundraising; governance/board management; human resources; information technology systems; facilities management. Larger organizations will find the tool useful to identify strenghts and weaknesses.

Type of Organization: 
Non-profit / civil society organizations (CSOs)
Universalia IOA Model Classification: 
Performance
Capacity
Motivation
Charge: 
free
Size of Organisation: 
Small
Large
Type of Tool: 
Excel Document

This tool provides all interested organizations with an comprehensive assessment tool.  Format of the tool is an Excel file.

Type of Organization: 
Profit
Non-profit / civil society organizations (CSOs)
Universalia IOA Model Classification: 
Performance
Capacity
Environment
Motivation
All four areas (comprehensive tool)
Charge: 
free
Size of Organisation: 
Small
Large
Type of Tool: 
Website

The link brings you to discover The Drucker Foundation Self-Assessment Tool, which is composed of a participant workbook and a process guide. Both books can be bought online. The Drucker Foundation Self-Assessment Tool focuses on clarifying the mission, client expectations, strategy and performance of the organization. It comes with a clear, structured methodology including guidelines for group discussions and client surveys. The tool will help you improve your organization through answering five important questions: What is our Mission? Who is our Customer? What does the Customer Value?

Type of Organization: 
Non-profit / civil society organizations (CSOs)
Universalia IOA Model Classification: 
Capacity
Motivation
Charge: 
approximately US$60
Size of Organisation: 
Small
Large
Type of Tool: 
Website

Two short online surveys are available on this site for you to assess your organisational effectiveness and performance. The Organizational Effectiveness Survey (47 yes-no questions) looks at the place your organization gives to its mission, human and financial sustainability, customers, entrepreneurial aspect, outcomes, and adaptability.

Type of Organization: 
Profit
Non-profit / civil society organizations (CSOs)
Universalia IOA Model Classification: 
Performance
Capacity
Motivation
Charge: 
free
Size of Organisation: 
Small
Large
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